From the Boeing MM: (just noticed you were talking about 744 this is for the classic) (just check the 744 MM and it is the same).
9. Tow Airplane (Maximum Weight 500,000 Pounds) Supported by Nose Gear and Body Gear
A. Center and deactivate body gear steering.
(1) When body landing gear trucks have been parked in steered position
and hydraulic power is available, tow airplane with nose gear
straight or set for same direction turn as steered trucks to center
and lock trucks.
(2) When body landing gear trucks have been parked in steered position
and hydraulic power is not available, tow airplane aft with nose
gear steering angle set for the same direction turn as steered
trucks to center and lock trucks.
B. Check that nose gear steering linkage is connected.
CAUTION: UNDER THIS WEIGHT AND GEAR CONDITION, ONLY STRAIGHT AHEAD OR STRAIGHT BACK TOWING IS RECOMMENDED. IF TURNING IS REQUIRED,
ALWAYS START IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND USE MINIMUM TURNING
ANGLE, MAKING TURN WHEN AIRPLANE IS IN MOTION. DO NOT EXCEED 15 DEGREE TURN UNDER ANY CONDITION.
C. Check that nose and body gear are fully serviced (Ref 12-15-03, 12-15-04, 12-15-05) and that tire pressures are in accord with requirements of 12-15-06, Tire Servicing.
D. With above conditions satisfied, tow airplane as required.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE AIRPLANE BRAKES TO AID IN TURNING OR FOR STOPPING AIRPLANE AS STRUT VERTICAL LOADS WILL BE EXCEEDED AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
10. Tow Airplane (Maximum Weight 360,000 Pounds) Supported by Nose and Wing Gear ________________________________________________
A. Check that center of gravity is not aft of 24% MAC.
B. Check that nose gear steering linkage is connected.
C. Check that nose and wing gear are serviced (Ref 12-15-03, 12-15-04, 12-15-05) and that tire pressures are in accord with requirements of 12-15-06, Tire Servicing.
D. With above conditions satisfied, tow airplane as required.
11. Tow Airplane (Maximum Weight 500,000 Pounds) Supported by Nose and Wing Gear ________________________________________________
A. Check that center of gravity is not aft of 24% MAC.
B. Check that nose gear steering linkage is connected.
CAUTION: UNDER THIS WEIGHT AND GEAR CONDITION, ONLY STRAIGHT AHEAD OR STRAIGHT BACK TOWING IS RECOMMENDED. IF TURNING IS REQUIRED,
ALWAYS START IN A STRAIGHT LINE AND USE MINIMUM TURNING ANGLE,
MAKING TURN WHEN AIRPLANE IS IN MOTION. DO NOT EXCEED 15
DEGREE TURN UNDER ANY CONDITION.
C. Check that nose and wing gear are fully serviced (Ref 12-15-03, 12-15-04, 12-15-05) and that tire pressures are in accord with requirements of 12-15-06, Tire Servicing.
D. With above conditions satisfied, the airplane can be towed.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE AIRPLANE BRAKES TO AID IN TURNING OR FOR STOPPING AIRPLANE AS STRUT VERTICAL LOADS WILL BE EXCEEDED AND STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MAY RESULT.